Arabian Fight
Encyclopedia
is a scrolling beat 'em up
arcade game
released by Sega
in 1992
.
Unlike many of Sega's arcade titles the game was never 'ported' to a home console, presumed reasons include size and the impressive sprite scaling and effects used in the gameplay and lack of popularity or notoriety in comparison to other titles. However, this game does seem to have been released in direct competition with Taito's Arabian-themed game, Arabian Magic
, which was also released in 1992.
As they battle to save Princess Lurana, the foursome encounter opponent after opponent. Freely using magic, their most prized possession, they journey to the infamous castle of Sazabiss to save Princess Lurana from the pirate ship and release planet Earth from the hands of Sheikh Sazabiss.
Arabian Fight uses an Arabian theme, with similarities to such things as Sinbad
, and often falls into stereotype, especially with enemies. The gameplay is very similar to many beat 'em ups of the generation, and to Sega's other side-scrolling beat 'em ups Golden Axe
and Streets of Rage
, using three action buttons, one to punch, one to kick and one for a special attack, in this case, magic based, similar to Golden Axe special attacks, characters can also throw their opponents, the game has received criticism for being 'stiff' in its character movements, items can be collected from chests, as well as some enemies, to give extra points, restore health and grant the character their special attack.
Four players may play at once with one of four selectable characters, Sinbat, Ramaya, Goldor or Datta. Sinbat is the game's young, handsome hero, Ramaya the game's young, attractive female, Goldor the game's muscle character, who appears to be older than Sinbat and Ramaya, and Datta is a spiritual looking bald man.
The game is visually impressive, using sprite scaling techniques to allow characters to move to the far back of the screen and give a feeling of perspective, the game also makes use of the foreground, something rarely done at this time, characters become large anime
animations to perform special attacks very close to the screen, some so close that only their torso and head will fit, likewise enemies will jump from the foreground to fight, characters cannot be hit while in these animations.
Beat 'em up
Beat 'em up is a video game genre featuring melee combat between the protagonist and a large number of underpowered antagonists. These games typically take place in urban settings and feature crime-fighting and revenge-based plots, though some games may employ historical or fantasy themes...
arcade game
Arcade game
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released by Sega
Sega
, usually styled as SEGA, is a multinational video game software developer and an arcade software and hardware development company headquartered in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan, with various offices around the world...
in 1992
1992 in video gaming
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Unlike many of Sega's arcade titles the game was never 'ported' to a home console, presumed reasons include size and the impressive sprite scaling and effects used in the gameplay and lack of popularity or notoriety in comparison to other titles. However, this game does seem to have been released in direct competition with Taito's Arabian-themed game, Arabian Magic
Arabian Magic
is a horizontally-scrolling hack and slash arcade game, released by Taito in 1992. It was also released on Taito Legends 2 for PC, PlayStation 2 and Xbox.-Plot:...
, which was also released in 1992.
Plot
The corrupt Sheikh Sazabiss has abducted Princess Lurana, and he is utilizing every unscrupulous means of power he has at his disposal to achieve his ultimate ambition of conquering the world. The quartet of warriors; brave Sinbat (not a misspelling of "Sinbad"), courageous Ramaya, fearless Goldor and valiant Datta, now bravely come face-to-face with Sheikh Sazabiss.As they battle to save Princess Lurana, the foursome encounter opponent after opponent. Freely using magic, their most prized possession, they journey to the infamous castle of Sazabiss to save Princess Lurana from the pirate ship and release planet Earth from the hands of Sheikh Sazabiss.
Gameplay
Sinbad
Sinbad or Sindbad may refer to:* Sinbad the Sailor, from The Book of One Thousand and One Nights, also known as Arabian Nights* Sinbad the Sailor, an alias of Edmond Dantes in the novel The Count of Monte Cristo...
, and often falls into stereotype, especially with enemies. The gameplay is very similar to many beat 'em ups of the generation, and to Sega's other side-scrolling beat 'em ups Golden Axe
Golden Axe
Golden Axe is a side-scrolling beat 'em up and hack & slash arcade video game released in 1989 by Sega for the System 16-B arcade hardware. It is the first game in the Golden Axe series....
and Streets of Rage
Streets of Rage
Streets of Rage, known in Japan as , is a side-scrolling beat 'em up released by Sega in 1991 for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. It is the first installment of the Streets of Rage series which was followed by Streets of Rage 2 and Streets of Rage 3. The game was also converted over to Sega's Game...
, using three action buttons, one to punch, one to kick and one for a special attack, in this case, magic based, similar to Golden Axe special attacks, characters can also throw their opponents, the game has received criticism for being 'stiff' in its character movements, items can be collected from chests, as well as some enemies, to give extra points, restore health and grant the character their special attack.
Four players may play at once with one of four selectable characters, Sinbat, Ramaya, Goldor or Datta. Sinbat is the game's young, handsome hero, Ramaya the game's young, attractive female, Goldor the game's muscle character, who appears to be older than Sinbat and Ramaya, and Datta is a spiritual looking bald man.
The game is visually impressive, using sprite scaling techniques to allow characters to move to the far back of the screen and give a feeling of perspective, the game also makes use of the foreground, something rarely done at this time, characters become large anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
animations to perform special attacks very close to the screen, some so close that only their torso and head will fit, likewise enemies will jump from the foreground to fight, characters cannot be hit while in these animations.
See also
- List of beat 'em ups
- Arabian MagicArabian Magicis a horizontally-scrolling hack and slash arcade game, released by Taito in 1992. It was also released on Taito Legends 2 for PC, PlayStation 2 and Xbox.-Plot:...
- Exile (1988 video game series)
- Osman (video game)